#HI2020: One Bag at a Time With Jaslyn Quek and Victoria Neo

Besties Jaslyn and Victoria recognised a vulnerable group in society during the pandemic. With the launch of #STAYSAFEAHMA, the duo raised funds to give out care packs to elderly citizens who kept the society’s engine running when everyone else ... Read More

#HI2020: Making a Social Impact with Aaron Er

Hoping to impact people positively and meaningfully, SMU Business alumnus Aaron Er started volunteering in his final year at SMU in 2015. Learn more about his journey and how his volunteer work evolved in the year of Covid-19.

SMU Accountancy Alumnus Peter Oh: Making a Social Enterprise Profitable

SMU Accountancy alumnus Peter Oh comes across as someone who is both pragmatic and passionate about what he does. Hear from him on why he decided to step off the beaten track to embark on his journey ... Read More

Surpassing Expectations with the SMOO Challenge

Family of 'SMOO Challengers' prepares for a run

With unprecedented challenges comes never before seen creativity in doing good. Find out how Yeo Bao Shin, vice president of SMU Challenge 2020’s student organising committee and his team overcame hiccups with creativity, and set a national record in the ... Read More

5 Ways to Serve the Community in the Time of Social Distancing

While Singapore appears to be in recovery, some pockets of the society remain vulnerable to harsh realities brought on by Covid-19. Find out how you can still lend a hand to them while keeping a safe and responsible distance.

Sustaining Momentum on Migrant Worker Issues After Covid-19

It took a pandemic for Singaporeans to sit up and take notice of the less-than-ideal living conditions of migrant workers here. What are some aspects of their lives that require immediate help, and how can the nation build on the momentum to ... Read More

Teambuilding at the Beach With Plastic, Trash and Garbage Bags

For the SOA Teambuilding Event in this year, the faculty and staff of SOA spent the morning together at Changi Coastal Beach, but ditched the typical beach-going activities for a more meaningful cause—a beach clean-up session.

Here’s How This Social Entrepreneur is Unlocking a Chain Reaction of Social Impact

What dreams did you have at the age of 12? For SMU alumnus Gabriel Tan, that was the age when he began the road towards realising the dream of starting his own social enterprise.

‘Keep An Open Mind and Be Ready to Help’: Student Volunteers Share Tips from Their Community Service Experience

SMU undergraduates Nicole Tay, Masturah Bte Sulaiman and Park Ju Hee share with us their experience as regular volunteers at the Harvest Care Centre, and offer tips for students who are new to volunteering.

A Humbling Experience Helping Rohingya Refugees with Project Xing Fu 8

SMU undergraduate and co-leader of Project Xing Fu 8, Muhammad Zhafri Bin Azman, shares his experiences working to help Rohingya refugees in Malaysia.

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